New Arrivals: McSweeney's

...just got in about a dozen back issues of McSeeney's Quarterly Concern, all priced between $10-15.

New Arrival: Agnes Martin

Agnes Martin
Hardcover

Gorgeously quiet in color and composition, Agnes Martin’s paintings have a distinctive grace that sets them apart from those of the Abstract Expressionists of her day and the Minimalist artists she inspired. Martin attributed her grid-based works to metaphysical motivations, lending a serene complexity to her oeuvre that has defied any easy categorization. Perhaps for this reason, critical and scholarly analysis of her paintings has been scarce—until now. This important new anthology brings together the most current scholarship on Martin’s paintings by twelve multidisciplinary essayists who consider various aspects of the artist’s four-decade career.

Organized by Dia Art Foundation, whose extensive holdings of Martin’s paintings and ambitions to support in-depth research on the works are unparalleled, the publication brings renewed focus and energy to Martin’s career and her contributions to the art historical narrative.




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New Arrivals: More Mississippi Records

Henry Thomas, Bull Dog Blues
LP

"Twelve of our favorite songs by amazing Texas blues songster Henry Thomas. Thomas recorded a couple dozen sides between 1927-29 often accompanying himself on the quills, a pan flute sounding instrument. A traveling musician with an older style than many of the country blues musicians recorded in the 20s. Includes his classic numbers "Fishing Blues", "Railroadin Some", "Honey, Won't You Allow Me One More Chance" the beautiful gospel number "Jonah in the Wilderness" and many more."




Fred McDowell, The Alan Lomax Recordings
LP

"The first ever recordings of Fred McDowell! Recorded by Alan Lomax in 1959. The first vinyl release dedicated entirely to this phenomenal recording session. 12 songs that highlight the depth of his repetoire - from droning & hypnotic versions of songs that later became blues standards such as "Shake Em On Down" & "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl" to his deeply felt renditions of spirituals like "Keep Your Lamp Trimmed & Burning" . Accompanied at times by some amazing hair comb playing & beautiful backup vocals. Comes in an old school "tip on" sleeve with liner notes by Nathan Salsburg. A co-release with our friends Domino Sound. The stuff of dreams."





Music From Saharan Cell Phones
LP

"A compilation of the most popular music circulating the Sahara desert on the unofficial network of cellphones -- where mp3s are stored, played, and traded in very literal peer to peer bluetooth transfers.The contemporary West African sound from the new school of DIY production with little or no commercial release outside of their locales, from spaced out Tuareg Autotune, Ivorian Club Jams, Mauritanian Synth, and Malian Hip Hop electro. Collected from memory cards by and released on cassette, the vinyl comes after a years plus of tracking down the composers."




Lewlewdal de Podor, Yiilo Jaam
LP

"Hailing from northern Senegal, "Lewlewal de Podor" is a Pulaar guitar centric band that draws from the folk stylings of Fouta Toro. Featured on last year's compilation Ishilan n-Tenere, their first ever full length ranges from mellow acoustic jam sessions to electrified hip shaking concerts. Recorded by Christopher Kirkley. Comes with booklet and portrait studio photo. Co-release with Sahel Sounds"




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Featured: Two Covers By Bill English

Iris Murdoch, An Unofficial Rose
Cover by Bill English
Hardcover






Iris Murdoch, A Severed Head
Cover by Bill English
Hardcover




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New Arrivals: Two by J. Sheridan Le Fanu

Best Ghost Stories Of J. Sheridan Le Fanu & Guy Deverell
Both are paperback Dover editions





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New Arrivals!

Marguerite Henry, Birds At Home (1942)
illustrated by Jacob Bates Abbott
Hardcover folio, illustrated boards
SOLD!

...just got in a very large haul of books, mostly classic children's books and fiction. Hope to post the highlights over the next few days...

New Arrivals: Philip Guston

Philip Guston
Marlborough, 1970
Paperback in clear printed mylar dust jacket

A beautiful copy of the catalog for the 1970 show at the Marlborough Gallery, which heralded Guston's return to figurative painting. The new work was savaged by the critics and ended his affiliation with Marlborough but pointed to a possible exit from the various cul-de-sacs created by modernism over the 20th century.




This book, and thousands of others, can be purchased from:

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215 592 1207

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Tuesday: thru Saturday, 11am to 7pm
Sunday: 11am to 6pm
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